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Community Road Update – June 25-29

Please be advised of two upcoming roadway updates that may impact travel in the area:

US-191 (Mile Marker 61.3 to 63.3, Near Lava Lake) – Chip Seal Operations
Chip sealing will take place on Thursday, June 26th between 9:00am – 7:00pm. Traffic will be reduced to a single lane with pilot cars in operation.

Expect the following:

  • Flaggers directing traffic
  • Lane closures
  • Pilot vehicles guiding vehicles through the work zone
  • Speed limit reduced to 35 mph

We encourage you to plan accordingly and allow extra travel time.

Ousel Falls Road – Striping Update
We were notified today by the Rural Improvement District (RID) administrator, Morrison-Maierle, that they have secured a new contractor and will be striping the Town Center portion of Ousel Falls this weekend (Friday through Sunday, June 27 – 29).

The original contractor experienced several delays and was unable to complete the work before July 1. We appreciate your patience as we worked with the RID administrator to ensure the striping was rescheduled and completed as soon as possible.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as these essential roadway improvements take place. Construction schedules are at the discretion of the Montana Department of Transportation and subject to change. For the most up to date information, visit https://www.mdt.mt.gov/travinfo/construction.aspx.

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PAINT UNDER THE BIG SKY!

Big Sky Artists’ Studio & Gallery For immediate release

PAINT UNDER THE BIG SKY!

Big Sky comes alive with artists painting everywhere in the third annual

Paint Under the Big Sky.

BIG SKY, MT, June 23, 2025

They are back!  You may see artists painting anywhere in Big Sky and the Gallatin Canyon for the third annual Paint Under the Big Sky from now until the end of June.  Twenty-eight artists from across the nation are painting in the area between Spanish Creek Road to Taylor Fork Road, capturing the beauty and majesty theBig Sky area has to offer.

The opening reception for the public is Saturday evening, June 28, from 5-8PM. Artist awards, compliments of The Lone Mountain Land Company and others, will be conferred at 6PM. This event is an opportunity to meet the artists as well as to have “first pick” of the beautiful creations.

Paintings will be displayed and sold through July 31 at the Big Sky Artists’ Studio and Gallery at 88 Ousel Falls Road.

Plein air is a French expression meaning “in the open air”, where artists paint landscapes on location outdoors in one or more sittings. Plein air painters have become an important historical resource to record and capture local scenery with emotion and passion for future generations.

Plein Air Kids 2025 returns this year where 36 children, ages 6-15, will complete a plein air painting. Registration for this event is still open, so swing by the gallery to pick up a free painting kit for each child. Kid’spaintings will be offered for display and sale at the Arts Council of Big Sky, 77 Lone Peak Drive on Friday, June 27 from 4-6pm.  Awards will be announced at 5pm.  Each painting will sell for $30 (with $25 going back to theyoung artist).  Student artists, friends and families are encouraged to attend and support these young artists.

More information is available HERE.

Big Sky Artists’ Studio & Gallery is a non-profit organization formed to promote and support Big Sky area artists and provides the opportunity to show work as well as learn in a nurturing environment.

Contact Information

Maggie Shane

BSAC President and Big Sky Artists’ Studio & Gallery Director bigskyartistscollective@gmail.com

(530) 412-2578

https://bigskyartistscollective.com

Plein air artist, Barb Brooks from Maryland, painting Yellow Mountain this week.

“Lone Mountain Melody”, by Pam Ciupa, 2024 Winner of Paint Under the Big Sky.

Enthusiastic young outdoor painter, Asha Barmore showing off her painting for Plein Air Kids 2025.

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All June: Photographs by Ryan Drewes & Monoprints by Marybeth Morand at the Big Sky Artists’ Studio & Gallery

In June we will feature new work from two very active members of the Big Sky Artists Collective: Ryan Drewes and Marybeth Morand. Ryan Drewes large photographs bring Rustic Americana to life and MB Morand’s monoprints are a fresh and unique take on Rodeo Memories.

Both shows are nostalgic reminders of simpler days, rodeos, and the summer season.

We hope you’ll stop in to see this new original work and to also view new work from the permanent members of the Studio and Gallery.

We will be hosting our FIRST FRIDAY summer evening on

Friday June 6 from 5 – 7PM.

We welcome locals and visitors to come by for sips and bits and an opportunity to meet and support the artists who make up the Big Sky Artists Collective.

The Gallery is now on summer hours, open daily from 11 – 6PM, and later, depending on weather, on Farmers Market Wednesdays.

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May 1: Give Big Big Sky

Join us as we kick off Give Big Gallatin Valley 2025 with a community celebration at the brand-new Big Sky Center for the Arts!

This FREE, family-friendly event brings together 16 local nonprofits for an evening of connection, creativity, and community giving.

  • Live Entertainment
  • Trivia Bingo with fun prizes
  • Kids’ art activities, including a free afterschool art program hosted by the Arts Council
  • Nonprofit tabling – learn more about the work being done in Big Sky

Give BIG for the arts. Give BIG for Big Sky.

Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025

Time: 6:00 – 7:30pm

Location: Big Sky Center for the Arts – 77 Lone Peak Drive, Big Sky, MT 59716

Visit HERE for more information!

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Len Hill Park: 2025 Music In The Mountains presented by the Arts Council of Big Sky

For more than a decade, Music in the Mountains has been Montana’s finest free outdoor concert series, featuring the best up-and-coming touring musicians in the country as well as established, well-known artists. Our state-of-the-art venue (Center Stage at Len Hill Park) provides the perfect backdrop for locals and visitors to come together and enjoy incredible live music under the Big Sky. These family-friendly concerts are held every Thursday from late June – early September starting at 6 p.m.including our annual July 4 concert and special Metal in the Mountains concert

Call for food Vendors: Applications are now open for food trucks and vendors for the 2025 season. Mail tamara@bigskyarts.org for details and application.

Application Link: https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=30040

Madeline Thunder is working on this year’s poster art for Music in the Mountains and Metal in the Mountains. If you liked her art from the past two years, we know you’re going to love her poster design this year! Along with other merchandise, posters will be available throughout the summer at the merch tent during the concerts!

Know Before You Go!

  • The park opens at 6 p.m. each week, and music starts between 6:30 p.m. or 7 p.m.
  • A variety of food and beverage vendors/trucks begin serving at 6pm each week.
  • Portable toilets and water bottle refilling stations are on site. Please use them.
  • NO PETS (dogs, horses, snakes, etc. including Emotional Support Animals) ARE ALLOWED IN THE PARK. 
  • NO GLASS CONTAINERS ARE ALLOWED IN THE PARK.
  • TOBACCO USE IS PROHIBITED IN THE CONCERT AREA.

THANK YOU FOR RESPECTING AND HELPING US KEEP THE PARK AND BIG SKY COMMUNITY in GREAT SHAPE.

2025 SCHEDULE

June 26, 2025: John ‘Papas’ Gros

July 3, 2025: Yarn

July 4, 2025: Tiny Band

July 10, 2025: moe.

July 17, 2025: The Brothers Comatose

July 24, 2025: Cracker

July 31, 2025: The Jamie McLean Band

August 7, 2025: The Nude Party

August 14, 2025: Zach Person

August 21, 2025: Big Richard

August 28, 2025: Hot Buttered Rum

 

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All April: “Escapes to Yellowstone” Paintings by Alicia Pearson & “The World Travel Painter” Paintings by Marquies Hill at the Big Sky Artists’ Studio & Gallery

April at the Big Sky Artists Studio & Gallery in the Town Center brings new paintings from 2 emerging artists in the Big Sky Artists Collective: “Escapes to Yellowstone” by Alicia Pearson and “The World Travel Painter” by Marquies Hill

The FIRST FRIDAY opening of the show will be on Friday, April 4th from 5 – 7pm. Locals and visitors are welcome to join us for Sips and Bits. It’s a great chance to meet the artists and members of the Big Sky Artists Collective and to see art from local artists and photographers.

The Big Sky Artists’ Studio and Gallery and many other merchants in the Town Center will be open on the FIRST FRIDAY of every month throughout the year from 5Pm till 7 or 8PM. The Studio & Gallery will always have a new show opening on the First Friday and other merchants also plan to have something special that evening.

The Big Sky Artists’ Studio & Gallery is owned and operated by the members of the Big Sky Artists Collective. New work from members is rotated and featured throughout the year. When you purchase from the Studio & Gallery you are buying original art and supporting local artists from the Big Sky area.

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